Import/export HS code 844311: Reel-fed offset printing machines
Offset printing machines that use continuous rolls of paper for printing
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,845,836 |
| Spain | 893,529 |
| India | 378,919 |
| Germany | 197,478 |
| Malta | 105,842 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,732 | 1,835,104 | +1,824,372 |
| Spain | 0 | 893,529 | +893,529 |
| India | 1,753 | 377,166 | +375,413 |
| Germany | 80,714 | 116,764 | +36,050 |
| Malta | 41,393 | 64,449 | +23,056 |
| South Korea | 101,092 | 0 | -101,092 |
| Denmark | 88,860 | 0 | -88,860 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 77,956 | +77,956 |
| China | 61,722 | 0 | -61,722 |
| Ireland | 33,378 | 19,113 | -14,265 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,283,135 |
| Netherlands | 662,829 |
| India | 378,919 |
| United Kingdom | 211,673 |
| United States | 111,104 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 90,919 | 2,192,216 | +2,101,297 |
| Netherlands | 6,049 | 656,780 | +650,731 |
| India | 1,753 | 377,166 | +375,413 |
| United Kingdom | 162,522 | 49,151 | -113,371 |
| United States | 103,773 | 7,331 | -96,442 |
| China | 65,500 | 24,794 | -40,706 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 77,956 | +77,956 |
| Malta | 7,539 | 39,988 | +32,449 |
| Czechia | 0 | 31,402 | +31,402 |
| Canada | 0 | 24,245 | +24,245 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,100,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 598,048 |
| Air transport | 283,692 |
| Other | 50,227 |
| Road transport | 20,317 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 197,248 | 2,903,237 | +2,705,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,217 | 481,831 | +365,614 |
| Air transport | 190,657 | 93,035 | -97,622 |
| Other | 34,472 | 15,755 | -18,717 |
| Road transport | 2,197 | 18,120 | +15,923 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,226,262 |
| Felixstowe | 580,680 |
| Dover | 520,694 |
| Killingholme | 493,068 |
| Plymouth | 311,769 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 0 | 1,226,262 | +1,226,262 |
| Felixstowe | 93,964 | 486,716 | +392,752 |
| Dover | 57,825 | 462,869 | +405,044 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 493,068 | +493,068 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 311,769 | +311,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,082 | 113,349 | +28,267 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 103,923 | +103,923 |
| Manchester Airport | 103,076 | 0 | -103,076 |
| Southampton | 11,631 | 77,956 | +66,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,042 | 63,893 | +46,851 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 34,762,687 |
| Canada | 11,630,530 |
| China | 3,139,117 |
| Ghana | 1,123,987 |
| Turkey | 926,875 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 28,249,239 | 6,513,448 | -21,735,791 |
| Canada | 5,830,789 | 5,799,741 | -31,048 |
| China | 1,680,523 | 1,458,594 | -221,929 |
| Ghana | 15,978 | 1,108,009 | +1,092,031 |
| Turkey | 11,800 | 915,075 | +903,275 |
| Netherlands | 69,827 | 714,896 | +645,069 |
| Ireland | 235,224 | 229,288 | -5,936 |
| Italy | 324,869 | 99,677 | -225,192 |
| Poland | 938 | 356,380 | +355,442 |
| India | 123,068 | 223,496 | +100,428 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 46,988,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,703,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,960,303 |
| Other | 127,963 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 34,403,986 | 12,584,875 | -21,819,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,729,698 | 3,973,789 | +1,244,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 562,678 | 2,397,625 | +1,834,947 |
| Other | 69,522 | 58,441 | -11,081 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 45,148,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,017,998 |
| Felixstowe | 2,127,265 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,115,594 |
| Southampton | 1,472,876 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 33,414,192 | 11,734,119 | -21,680,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,122,055 | 1,895,943 | +773,888 |
| Felixstowe | 1,061,625 | 1,065,640 | +4,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 529,167 | 1,586,427 | +1,057,260 |
| Southampton | 476,000 | 996,876 | +520,876 |
| East Midlands Airport | 490,024 | 371,545 | -118,479 |
| Harwich | 5,000 | 640,000 | +635,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 357,952 | 93,345 | -264,607 |
| ZLC | 105,941 | 344,309 | +238,368 |
| 000 | 69,522 | 58,441 | -11,081 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Offset printing machines that use continuous rolls of paper for printing